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  • Richard Hammond: I Am Not Anti-Gay

    The Grand Tour star Richard Hammond has clarified comments he made, saying he doesn’t understand why gay people “feel the need” to come out publicly. The 47-year-old’s remarks to the Sunday Times sparked backlash on social media and some Twitter users said his remarks were homophobic. (more…)

  • Olly Murs just got very cheeky

    What a peach

    Cheeky chappie Olly Murs dropped his trousers and gave his fans a cheeky view in a video he just uploaded to his Instagram account. Pulling up his pants and giving himself a massive wedgie to showcase his rather pert ass…et

    Had a cracking day today ???

    A post shared by Olly Murs (@ollymurs) on

    He captioned the video, “Had a cracking day” just to prove that he’s got a sense of humour.

    This isn’t the first time that Olly has given his fans a nudey view, he’s posed without clothes numerous times, once with a trophy in a locker room and a pineapple to hide his modesty.

    Here’s a couple of other nekkid moments from

     

    Well done it Boys!!! Championssssss 2016!!! #coggeshalltownfc ???

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  • MOTORING | Running w-Heels November 2017

    Welcome to Running w-Heels. A monthly or some such column of the woes and joys I face running an ageing fleet of metal from Italy and Germany. So far the fleet consists of….

    Barry. The 1976 VW camper van.
    Jelf. The 1991 Mk2 Golf (with Jetta front) GL Auto
    Tempra. The 1993 Fiat Tempra
    Roberto. The 1982 Fiat X1/9

    The X1/9 has been declared SORN and now off the road for winter. An 80’s Fiat full of Italian steel is not known for longevity over a British winter. My local council started to salt the streets early.

    The Bus has finally gone off to the painters for a refresh. It’s only taken nine years since I bought it to get to this stage – eventually. More on the renovations another time.

    The Fiat Tempra with its partial galvanisation has suddenly been thrust into carrying out the daily commute because the Mk2 Golf has once again decided to a bit bing-bong wrong. The Fiat I might add has been a solid example of reliability compared to the Golf.

    I can wax lyrical about the virtues of an old Golf. Volkswagen PR would be happy with the enthusiasm I could spread about the ageing car. Ageing, however, is what the thing is doing and fast.

    With the bus out of the workshop, I had planned on attending to a bit of rust l had noticed on the floor and sill by the driver’s side wing. This wasn’t to happen. The water pump had decided to shed its main bearing resulting in a noisy pump that could fling its pulley off at any given moment.

    Replacement parts for the Golf are still readily available from most motor factors, and VW does stock some parts though I have discovered that Gates supply them with new cambelts, so that’s what I’ll be using next time and saving in the process too.

    What’s so difficult about a water pump on an mk2 Golf? Nothing if I am honest. Nothing that is if the 4 Allen key bolts come free from the main crank pulley. The use of a spline drive bit needed to be hammered in to bite the four rounded Allen key bolts. A few choice words and some grunts and all was free.

    Those who will know the wonders of the simplicity of the Mk2 Golf engine will be wondering why I was doing a cambelt as well when the water pump is run of an auxiliary belt. The answer lays in an oil weeping intermediate shaft oil seal. No mean feat and thanks to the Haynes book of lies and Barry Mc Gowan on YouTube, that job was a piece of cake. Also, the cambelt is now four years old and releasing the tension on a belt that is both stretched, and over 30k miles needs replacing. It’s good practice. After all it all that stands between the top and bottom of your engine meeting in the middle.

    This isn’t the first time I had done a cambelt I might add. The first was some 20 years ago on a Ford Orion Ghia. That was so simple to do. Even the tensioner was a piece of cake to set.

    What I hadn’t taken into account was the plethora of markings on the VW pulleys. I failed if l am honest in timing it up correctly. My fault. Hands up. I did, however, mark it up to using my own marks, so it should have worked. What I hadn’t taken into account was the intermediate shaft being as loose as the Calvin Klein underwear of a rent boy from Kingscross. So the timing went out.

    Thankfully I had marked the sprocket so all should have been easy. Not so. Unlike some cars where “special manufacturing tools” are required to lock bits into place, the intermediate shaft had a tendency to rotate a groove or two when lining up the cambelt.

    After some more choice words, finding VW’s timing marks and about three attempts later I had it sorted. The belt was on, the tensioner set and to hell with it, I turned the key, and it started.

    All bits were put back on, the crank pulley needed drilling and tapping on one of the four bolts because it stripped and the Golf was back to running again.

    When I say running again, it wasn’t quite that simple. Six weeks in the sick bay have rendered it a bag of old spanners. It isn’t a car that likes sitting around so not the best car to own when I have others cars (or bicycles) to test over the year. The auto choke unit has now decided to throw over fuelling to the wind, but I feel this is caused by eight weeks of incarceration in the sick bay.

    Doing the work myself has saved me a bit of cash. The Mk2 Golf is as simple as a frying pan. It’s been a faff to do all this, but at 110,000 miles it’s no spring chicken of a car. It is, however, developing a pattern of having a major strop at least once a year. This one has cost me £90 in parts. It doesn’t, however, cover the rear brake rebuild, wheel bearings and front brake calliper needed over the year of 2017.

    All added up, it does still make for cheap running, but a Citroen Berlingo Multispace with sunroof is getting closer to being on the drive. It’s just that the three on eBay at the time were all red. I’ve two red Fiat’s and a new blue front door. I like coordination so brace yourselves for the shrieks from the TGUK workshop when a blue Berlingo goes for sale anywhere in the country.

  • DILEMMA | I’m gay, but I’ve fallen romantically for a woman

    DILEMMA | I’m gay, but I’ve fallen romantically for a woman

    This week a reader reached out to ask our opinion on he should do, following falling in love, not lust with a woman.

    (FILE PHOTO)

    Dear TGUK

    I identify myself as a gay. In past seven months, I have made friends with a girl. She knows that I’m gay, but I think she has feelings for me.

    As for my part, I find her romantic but not sexual. I am confused.

    I haven’t had any conversation with her regarding that.

    Not sure what to do? Any help would be gratefully received.

    Daniel Browne, Chair and founder of Warwickshire Pride

    I would continue with this new friendship you have and see what happens. Is an awkward conversation necessary at this point? If she knows you are gay, she’ll know that nothing is likely to happen.

    From your perspective, if you have romantic feelings towards her but not sexual, that is ok. It is ok to be confused and to take time to work out exactly how you feel.

    Maybe see how things develop with the friendship and where your feelings are after a bit more time spent with her. If nothing romantic or sexual develops, you may simply have a great friendship. Nothing beats that.

    Jake Hook, Editor & Chief of THEGAYUK.com

    This seems like you need to have a conversation with her. You could both definitely have an enjoyable non-sexual relationship which is like a life-long companionship, with each other if you’re both up for that. As long as you can be open about your sexual needs being met by people outside your relationship then why not go for it.

    The only problems with this, however, is that there could be a likelihood where either you or she might fall in love with a sexual partner, but again if you keep the lines of communication open you can both work out boundaries and flesh out the “what if” scenarios.

    No relationship need fit in a box, and you don’t need to justify yourself or judge your relationship by what society might consider “normal”.

    It’s your life. If you’re both happy and open about your needs and wants, who does this hurt?

    Got an issue you’d like us to explore let us know CLICK HERE

  • Robbie Rogers married his boyfriend, Greg Berlanti

    Congrats lads!

    Out sportsman, Robbie Rogers has married his boyfriend, Greg Berlanti in an “emotional” day. The footballer took to Instagram to say that the wedding exceeded “any dream” he had ever had.

    The pair posed in a gorgeous photo with their son, Caleb.

    The loved-up duo was dress in Zegna tuxedos. Robbie was given away by his mother and Greg was given away by his father.

  • 10 Steps To A First Impression That Counts

    Whether it’s a job interview, a court hearing to decide who get’s to keep the pug, or meeting the SO’s family sometimes a little extra effort can go a long way. Here are ten sure-fire tips to make sure you look and feel your best for whatever your day may have in store.

    1 – Work From The Bottom Up (Literally)

    (IMAGE – Marks And Spencer)

    Beauty is skin deep, and confidence begins just a layer above that. Chances are you’re the only one who’s going to know what’s on under that three-piece so have some fun and treat yourself to some underwear that makes you feel confident from the second you slide it on.

    2 – Remember To Smile

    Don’t go full American Psycho on their asses, but remembering to keep a smile on your face will only work in your favour. It’s the most simple way of displaying confidence, comfort, and openness. Keep flashing those pearly whites and you’ll be sure to get everything you want.

    3 – Show ‘Em How You Clean Up

    (IMAGE – Marks And Spencer)

    A clean shave and a fresh face is always going to be a winner in any situation. However, if you do happen to prefer a little stubble just working on getting that skin shining and beard line sharp will be more than enough to get you noticed.

    4 – Power Pose

    Like the underwear, you don’t want them seeing this part. But, put aside a little alone time before the event to hit some real power poses that will leave you singing your own praises and displaying the best body language. Think posing like Superman in front of a mirror and you’re halfway there, but to be sure you’re hitting the poses properly maybe scour YouTube for tutorials a little beforehand.

    5 – Leave a Lasting Expression

    There’s nothing like leaving a little scent in the air – in a good way, that is. Make sure that when you do leave you’re leaving your best impression with a light and lingering scent that will only make them think better of you.

    Think fresh, bright and confident – you don’t want to remind them of their Granddad.

    Check out a full range of aftershaves from Amazon.

    6 – Keep a Firm Grip and A Strong Wrist

    There’s nothing worse than a weak, limp, flaccid … handshake. So practice that handshake on friends and family until you’re happy that you’ve got it nailed. This will be the first and last impression they get from you, so you definitely want to get it right.

    7 – Keep The Shoe Game Strong

    So, perhaps this one really counts as starting from the bottom up. The importance of correct footwear can go a little forgotten at times, however, much like the scent and the undies it’s an important part in building your confidence and making a good impression. Classics are always classics for a reason but don’t be afraid to mix it up a little – suited and booted is a phrase for a reason. (Pictured: Blivener Men’s Casual Pointed Toe Oxford Lace Up Business Shoes – from £14.99 from Amazon)

    8 – Get A Fresh Trim

    There’s no point in shaping that beard and smoothing that face if your hairs still a hot mess. Head to the barber and get your locks chopped to show up sharp and smart. At risk of sounding like a late 2000’s chick-flick, it’s amazing what a new haircut can do for you, so embrace the change.

    9 – Suit Up

    (IMAGE – House Of Fraser – Blazer £400 PS by Paul Smith Rollneck £110 Fred Perry Trousers £265 Vivienne Westwood)

    If Barney Stinson taught us anything it’s that you can never go wrong with a suit. Whether you keep it simple and classic, or branch out a little more with patterns and colours, as long as it fits well you’re almost definitely going to look the part. Plus, with high street brands really upping their suit game of late there’s no reason for a good suit to cost an arm and a leg anymore: so, find a suit you love, invest and just ensure it fits like a glove forever.

    10 – Just Be You

    It sounds cliche, however, it’s overused for a reason. Be who you are and do what you can, and no one can ever ask any more of you.

  • Were the male models on last night’s Apprentice “Sexually Harassed?”

    If you tuned into the BBC’s Apprentice last night, you would have spotted how two contestants treated male models.

    Twitter users are not happy with the “inappropriate” way the male models were treated last night during a task on The Apprentice, where the candidates had to choose a model for a front cover of a magazine.

    During the task, candidates, Elizabeth McKenna and Michaela Wain called the models to walk one by one and asked if they had abs under their shirts and asked them to reveal them.

    The “cringey” scene was criticised by some fans of the show calling the interaction, “sexual harassment” and having “double standards”.

    THEGAYUK.com’s editor and chief, Jake Hook said, “It was totally unsuitable for Elizabeth to touch the male model or measure his inside leg in the way she did. Both candidates acted inappropriately in the casting and what resulted was an entirely cringey TV moment. As a company who have created dozens of magazine covers, we have never measured a model’s inside leg. It was disappointing to see this being broadcast as a potential insight into how a magazine cover is created. I wonder how Elizabeth and Michaela react if they had been treated in this way”.

  • Piers Morgan does not want you to sexually objectify him…

    Done!

    Piers Morgan has asked his fans not to sexually objectify him after posting a near naked photo of himself on Twitter.

    The Good Morning Britain presenter sent his fanbase into a mini-meltdown after posting a near-nude photo of himself – and wrote “I’m reposting this photo to promote manism & empower men to feel liberated. But I’ll be absolutely outraged if anyone now sexually objectifies me”.

    Within an hour the tweet had attracted over 1,700 likes and nearly 500 comments.

    Morgan was responding to a mountain of judgment from Twitter users after he criticised and called model Emily Ratajkowski a ‘global bimbo’ after she posted a video of herself in her underwear whilst sitting in Spaghetti. She had said that she felt “empowered” in the food-themed photoshoot.

    Emily Ratajkowski hit back at Morgan’s critque saying, ”

    “Lol never said my love video was a feminist statement. But now it’s worth saying that telling women what to do with their bodies & sexuality is actually just classic sexism.

    “I can have opinions about feminism & also do sexy photo shoots k thanks.”

    Morgan responded,

    “Lol you literally posted a statement about feminism with your spaghetti snaps.”

    He then continued,

    “Anila, do you really think Emmeline Pankhurst fought for Emily Ratajkowski’s right to writhe semi-naked in spaghetti, post it to millions on social media & then feign indignant outrage at being ‘sexually objectified’? Pur-lease.

    “I hope my daughter aspires to a more substantial feminist ideal than writhing semi-naked in spaghetti for publicity & Instagram likes.”

  • Timeline of gay marriage and rights in Australia

    Due to licensing this article must be read on our website

    Australia’s parliament passed a law legalising same-sex marriage Thursday. It followed a historic nationwide survey that saw Australians vote overwhelmingly in favour of marriage equality. Here is a timeline of key moments in marriage rights in Australia: 1961: Australia introduces its first Marriage Act, but it does not include a formal definition of marriage 1975: South Australia becomes the first state to decriminalise male homosexuality 1976-1997:… (more…)

  • COLUMN | Homophobic banter is still prevalent at work, even in 2017

    In the last couple of weeks, I have given up my job. I have arthritis in my feet, ankles and knees – the condition has impacted on my ability to work for years.

    As a publican, I ran a rough pub. I was ‘out’ with my sexuality, and it was commonly accepted I could deal with troublemakers, having a smart mouth and if that failed, ‘a brick in my handbag mentality’ to wade in and split up fights. I was known for standing. I never sat when the premises was open, so no one saw the vulnerability of me not being able to stand again or the difficulty I had in walking after a short rest.

    Unfortunately, like so many other publicans I lost my premises because of the economy and the cultural changes brought about by social media, among other factors.

    I had a 6-month stint stacking shelves on the night shift in a supermarket until the knees gave in. I was never ‘out’ with anyone I worked with at the supermarket. It was a small group with a cross-section of ages.

    “The workplace banter was focused on sex and sexuality, the derogatory aspect of which were gay remarks”

    While working there I observed the cleaners. The GP had told me to stay active. The cleaners either pushed around or sat on cleaning machines. When shopping I always took a trolley, it concealed my disability and made the perfect walking aid.

    I applied for and got a job managing the cleaning in a supermarket. The machines are motorised, so both an aid to walking and effortless to use. The surface of a store is even underfoot and level; the best combination for me to walk on. It is underpaid and antisocial hours, sometimes with split shifts. Again I never disclosed my sexuality. In this setting it mattered less as I discovered in society, I was less than who I was and more of what I do. In six months of employment, some of the staff neither spoke to me or acknowledged my existence.

    The area manager responsible for maintaining the standard by auditing the cleaning routines was supportive of my health as was the person I worked with on most days. Even with their support, it became too much for me. I had a lot of absences.

    The commute to work was around 30 minutes in duration. I left my home at 4.30am six days per week. A couple of Thursdays ago I fell on the way to my car in the morning. Fortunately, I was between two vehicles and did not end up on the ground. Twisting my right knee on the way down caused it to swell and the arthritis in it to flare up.

    Now I find myself filling in forms and making applications for alternative work, where I will not have to stand so much. I feel I come with an amount of ‘baggage.’ I am disclosing the disability as it has an impact on what I can do and there is legislation in favour of employing someone with a disability.

    Sexuality – Now that’s a different question. I will never deny who I am, but that does not mean I have to pro-actively promote it either. On applications to large national companies and local authorities, I disclose my sexuality. They have policies in place and training about diversity. On applications to smaller employers, I don’t.

    I shouldn’t feel my sexuality is a barrier to getting a job, but I am a realist and know that is not the truth. I used to stand up for who I am, a sort of ‘I am who I am’ mindset, but lately I just seem to have lost my ‘homo mojo.’

  • When is The League Of Gentlemen on TV and What Channel?

    This December prepare to revisit Royston Vasey…When is The League Of Gentlemen on TV and What Channel?

    The brand new, mini-series of The League Of Gentlemen will be playing this December – and it’s on the BBC, so you won’t need any fancy subscription service or satellite dish to watch it.

    The team behind one of Britain’s favourite cult comedies released a series of pictures, much to the delight of its fans, but when will The League Of Gentlemen be on TV?

    When is League Of Gentlemen on TV?

    The League Of Gentlemen will be appearing on BBC2 over the Christmas period. The dates are: 18th, 19th and 20th of December. All episodes will air at 10.00PM.

     

    Is the Original cast involved with the new series?

    The League Of Gentlemen is due to return to the small screen following a decade and a half in waiting. Yes, those grotesque characters are making a comeback for a three-episode special for BBC.

    All four of The League of Gentlemen’s original creators – Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Jeremy Dyson, and Reece Shearsmith – will come together for the new specials.

    The three part series has been made to commemorate its 20 years of existence. The League was originally a radio production before it was transferred to TV in 1999.

    Need to catch up – buy the DVDs on Amazon now (£8)

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